Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for EDEX 2025
For the second time, the organisers of Egypt Defence Show (EDEX) have selected Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Defence & Aerospace Media Partner” for the fourth edition of this imperative tri-service (land, sea and air) exhibition.
EDGE Signs USD 2.45 Billion Naval Contract with Kuwait Ministry of Defence
EDGE, one of the world’s leading advanced technology and defence groups, has announced the signing of a major AED 9 billion (USD 2.45 billion) defence contract with the Kuwait Ministry of Defence for the supply of FALAJ3 62-metre missile boats.
UAE Requests Six CH-47F Chinook Helicopters, F-16 Sustainment
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) of CH-47F Chinook Helicopters and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.32 billion.
Saudi Arabia to Receive AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles
The U.S. State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia of AIM-120C-8 Advanced Medium Range Air-to-Air Missiles and related elements of logistics and program support for an estimated cost of $3.5 billion.
Qatar to Receive 8 MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft (RPA) and Other Bombs
The US State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Qatar of the MQ-9B Remotely Piloted Aircraft and related equipment for an estimated cost of $1.96 billion.
SIPRI: Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Kuwait Among Top 10 Arms Importers in 2020-2024
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has identified 162 states as importers of major arms in 2020-2024.
Royal Moroccan Air Force Receives First Batch of AH-64E Apache Attack Helicopters
The Royal Moroccan Air Force (RMAF) has officially received its first batch of AH-64E Apache attack helicopters, marking a significant milestone in the country’s ongoing defense modernization efforts.
Al Defaiya Named “Official Arab Magazine” for DIMDEX 2026
For the fourth time, the Organisers of Doha International Maritime Defence Exhibition & Conference (DIMDEX 2026) named Al Defaiya as “Official Arab Magazine”.
Defense News
Major Progress in Second Navantia Corvette Programme for Saudi Arabia
11/07/2025 Read More...Navantia’s shipyard in San Fernando (Cádiz) performed on Wednesday the keel laying for the first corvette in the second series signed with the Royal Saudi Naval Forces (RSNF). This vessel will be the shipyard’s 571st construction and will be named HMS Al-Madinah.
Products
Arquus, Daimler Truck to Jointly Develop Military Wheeled Vehicles
The French military vehicle manufacturer Arquus and the German commercial vehicle manufacturer Daimler Truck want to work closely together on a project-specific basis. This partnership serves the strategic cooperation beyond the two companies’
Security
Qatar’s Interior Minister Meets with US Secretary of Homeland Security
Qatar’s Minister of Interior and Commander of the Internal Security Force (Lekhwiya) HE Sheikh Khalifa bin Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani met with Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security of the United States of America Kristi Noem in Washington DC on Wednesday.
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